When Maslow designated some needs as "basic needs," he meant that they were
A)less important to individual survival.
B)less likely to lead to activities considered admirable in human cultures.
C)more likely to direct human activity until they were met.
D)more likely to be unconscious than conscious.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs posits that basic needs (such as physiological needs and safety) must be met before individuals can attend to higher-level needs. Thus, basic needs are more likely to direct human activity until they are satisfied.

When Maslow Designated Some Needs as "Basic Needs," He Meant